Job Description
A role for a creative, passionate chef who enjoys autonomy and variety. A distinguished 4-star hotel on the Cornish coast, known for exceptional food and warm, personal service, is seeking a Senior Chef to join our small, flexible kitchen team. Set within a relaxed country-house environment by the sea, we offer an inspiring workplace with stunning surroundings and a friendly, supportive culture.
This position is ideal for a calm, capable chef who thrives when trusted to work independently, enjoys creative menu involvement, and prefers the freedom of a light-brigade kitchen without the pressures or politics of a large team.
Why This Role Is Special
* Creative input into function menus and private dining
* Autonomy over day-to-day kitchen standards and organisation
* Variety across breakfast cover, functions, prep, and production
* Ownership of key systems including food safety, allergen control, and GP protection
* Supportive, friendly environment with no big-brigade hierarchy
Key Responsibilities
Production & Prep Leadership
* Plan and manage weekly prep around the function diary and breakfast cover
* Lead production for 2-3 weekly functions (approx. 20 covers each)
* Maintain clear prep lists, labelling, date coding, and stock rotation
* Control waste through accurate portioning and disciplined ordering
Event Delivery
* Support menu design and costing for functions and private dining
* Run functions confidently from prep through to service
* Ensure consistent presentation, timing, and quality
* Maintain strict allergen and dietary protocols
Breakfast Cover
* Deliver breakfast service on the breakfast chef's days off
* Maintain pace, consistency, and agreed breakfast standards
* Contribute to improving breakfast prep and mise en place
Standards & Compliance
* Own day-to-day food safety including HACCP, logs, cleaning schedules, and temperature checks
* Maintain allergen systems and compliant labelling
* Uphold a clean, organised, audit-ready kitchen at all times
Ordering & Cost Control
* Support ordering and stock management based on functions and occupancy
* Protect GP through costing, portion control, and monitoring waste
* Assist with supplier relationships and product selection where appropriate
Teamwork & Communication
* Act as a steady, senior presence in a small, supportive team
* Train and support the breakfast chef and casual staff
* Communicate clearly with front of house on timings, dietary needs, and last-minute changes
* Work with a solutions-focused, calm approach
What Success Looks Like
* Smooth, confidently delivered functions
* A calm, organised, compliant kitchen
* Strong GP through accurate costing and portion control
* Seamless breakfast service on cover days
* Precise, well-documented allergen handling
Benefits
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Gym membership + on-site gym
* On-site parking
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.